The Vascular Plants of Iowa: An Annotated Checklist and Natural History (Bur Oak Book)

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A Wonderful, Wonderful Reference Book.......1997-12-04

This extensive checklist is a must for every fan of native plants. I used it extensively when planning my own wildflower gardens! Laara Duggan, author "The Best Flowers for Midwest Gardens"

A Wonderful, Wonderful Reference Book.......1997-12-04

This extensive checklist is a must for every fan of native plants. I used it extensively when planning my own wildflower gardens! Laara Duggan, author "The Best Flowers for Midwest Gardens"

Moon Handbooks Pacific Mexico: Including Mazatlan, Puerto Vallarta, Guadalajara, Acapulco, and Oaxaca (Moon Handbooks)
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No more Moon for me

Essential for a Mexican road trip

Useless!

Fantastic for the Independent Traveller

As complete as there is!

Moon Handbooks Pacific Mexico: Including Mazatlan, Puerto Vallarta, Guadalajara, Acapulco, and Oaxaca (Moon Handbooks)
Bruce Whipperman
Manufacturer: Avalon Travel Publishing
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Binding: Paperback

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It is the age of specialization, which is a good thing if you're traveling to Pacific Mexico. Let's say you're heading off to Mazatlán or Guadalajara, Oaxaca or Acapulco, you no longer need to lug along every detail on every town, city, and hotel in Mexico. Just the pertinent particulars will do, and that's what Bruce Whipperman delivers in his Lowell Thomas Award-winning Pacific Mexico Handbook.

Stretching over 1,000 miles along the Pacific coast from Mazatlán in Sinaloa down to Bahias de Huatulco in Oaxaca, the choices of tropical, palm-lined lagoons and soft sandy beaches seem without end yet easily accessible, thanks to Mexico's Highway 200 on the Pacific coast and a plethora of airplane access. Yet not each beach resort town is the same in character and opportunities. One of the great services rendered by Whipperman's handbook, before you ever set foot on Mexican soil, is the concise yet evocative description of the distinguishing personalities of the many towns and cities along the water. Especially useful if you're venturing south for the first time, Whipperman's introductions help you plan your itinerary to suit your mood and style. Of course he backs his narrative up with all the facts one might need, the hotels and restaurants, means of transportation and nightlife, shopping, sports, sights, and beaches. But he fleshes these guidebook details out with his sensitive and scholarly attention to the people, history and culture, the land and sea, the vegetation and the animals to be seen and experienced. All the options are spelled out, from the hedonistic immersion in resort relaxation to a glossary of helpful Spanish if you choose to explore further afield. --Stephanie Gold

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From exploring Oaxaca's magnificent ruins and sportfishing near Mazatlán to lounging in a beach hideaway on the Nayarit Coast, Moon Handbooks Pacific Mexico is the guide to the best the region has to offer, both on and off the beaten path. Practical information includes suggested travel strategies and lists of must-see sights, plus essentials on dining, transportation, and accommodations for a range of budgets. Complete with details for surfing at Playa Zicatela and attending fiestas in Puerto Vallarta, Moon Handbooks Pacific Mexico gives travelers the tools they need to create a more personal and memorable experience.

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No more Moon for me.......2003-01-03

I just returned (Dec 2002) from a trip to Mexico using this publication. This was my third trip with a Moon Handbook. I was not to happy with the one to Baja, I found the one for Costa Rica filled with inaccurate information but this one was the worst.

I found the maps to be mostly useless, directions to places not very helpful, several recommendations absolutely pointless. Even though this book was published OCT 2001, MANY times I was left with the impression that the author NEVER was on-site or has not revisited since the first edition. This guidebook seemed unfocused, information arranged not practical, and descriptions are exaggerated and/or misleading. Case in point - the town of Playa Azul. The town is given almost 4 pages and a rather poetic description is used to make it sound like a pretty cool place. As it turns out the town itself is very run down, many houses are bad repair, most hotels are dirty hole-in-the-walls and the seafood palapa restaurants are in a shape that most travelers that are just a little worried about cleanliness s/would not eat there. Playa Azul is for Mexican budget travelers and offers nothing that could not be had any other place around there.
Barra Vieja would be another example of where the book is off the mark. After reading Mr. Whipperman's description, I was not prepared to drive along a 4 line highway most of the way, past a very nice golf facility and all the construction that was going on there.
.... and this are just two of my grippes about this book.

Despite the book, I had a great time. I saw a very beautiful side of Mexico. I would recommend a trip to Pacific Mexico to anyone. I am going back there in March. I will look for a travel guide I feel more aligned with and whose recommendation I can trust.

Essential for a Mexican road trip.......2002-09-13

I used this book extensively this past summer for an epic driving trip into Mexico that took me almost to Manzanillo. I found the book extremely useful for discovering those off the beaten path sidetrips. I also used Fodor's but found this book a notch above in terms of helpful recomendations.Since the bulk of the 3+ weeks was spent in Puerto Vallarta(actually Mismaloya) the book proved to be a good guide for excursions into the surrounding states of Nayarit and Colima. For the most part the details given were accurate but with any travel book there are problems with current information as things are usually in flux in the tourist trade. I suppose that is why they can come out with new editions every year. Some of the information when missing can be a letdown, for example one day we went out for an adventure in the hopes of seeing the turtle rescue attempts in a not so nearby bay only to find out it was not exactly natures right time. There were other let downs such as the time we wet out to Mexicalitlan ," House of the Mexicans", where the ancient Aztecs/Mexica supposedly set out from Aztlan to establish Tenochitlan where the eagle would be found on top of a nopal devouring a snake. The description calls it a "scenic little island town." If you consider peering into the open doors of the living rooms of the locals I guess it was scenic! For my part I found it to be a waste of a drive. The museum was closed also which brings to a point one should consider whenever driving to a destination in Mexico. Do not arrive during the tradional siesta time or one will have to wait until 4 or 5 in the afternoon to enjoy the local musem etc! By contrast unexpected pleasant surprises can result by the books ommision of information as in the opportunity to see the hatching of baby crocodiles at the end of the jungle cruise on La Tovara near San Blas. All in all the guide is very, very useful to plan out a trip and see things and experience different parts of Mexican culture. The short histories, hotel recomendations, restaurant guides etc are pretty accurate and invaluable in planning a trip within a trip. There is diversity in recomendations for the earthy camper or the posh five star luxury hotel traveler. I would recommend this book for any traveler along the lovely Pacific Mexican trail.

Useless!.......2002-08-08

Want my book? It is useless. This book is full of information, none of it practical. You can't find ANYTHING you are looking for in it. NO hostels are listed. They don't even highlight any of the amazing festivals that are held here in Mexico. Believe me, I am living here in Mexcio, and I am going to go buy the Lonely Planet. I wanted something more specific to my region, but this is NOT it. This book is written like the author took one pathway through the region, and wrote along the way. So unless you are following the exact same route, the information is SO useless.

Fantastic for the Independent Traveller.......2001-01-23

My friend and I used this book, and a wrinkled photocopy of a map, as our only guides on a bicycle trip from Mazatlan to Salina Cruz, Oaxaca. This is the rare travel book with an authorial voice that enhances the information rather than distracts. Mr. Whipperman obviously has a deep love of the region (especially Oaxaca and Indigenous regions of Guerrero)and a love for the kind of travelling that makes travel worthwhile. Laudable detail on the places you end up, rather than seek out, and the tasty bits of history he includes make you glad you did.

As complete as there is!.......2000-02-18

We've been going to PV and points south for years. I've been amused looking in Mexico tourist guides for their laughable coverage (if there is any) of Playa Careyes, Tomatlan, El Tuito. Usually, there's nothing. This book covers it all! Granted, there are many restaurants and shops in PV that aren't included, but PV is easy to figure out. It's once you get on the highway that you need the book.

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Moon Acapulco, Ixtapa, and Zihuatanejo provides you with the essential details needed to discover all the can't miss sights, attractions, and restaurants in this gorgeous region, while including the best lesser-known and local hotspots.
With firsthand experience and honest insight, award-winning author Bruce Whipperman provides you with all the tools you need to create your own unique experience. Bruce's fun and creative travel suggestions can help you plan your perfect trip including, 10-Day Best Of, 10-Days in Costa Grande, Acapulco, and Ixtapa, Best Beaches, Best Outdoor Adventure, Cultural, Historical, and Archeological Treasures, and One Day In, the Guide for Travelers in Cruise Ships.
Venture out into Guerrero's cool highland valleys and explore historic towns, or stop along Guerrero's Big Coast. Read intriguing sidebars about history, sealife, Mexican food, and even pirates. With expert writers, first-rate strategic advice, and an essential dose of humor, Moon Handbooks ensure that travelers have an uncommon and entirely satisfying experience—and a few new stories to tell.

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Seriously lacking.......2007-05-30

This might be one of the worst travel books I've tried. There is very little detail provided about the supposed sites of interest and there is rarely any information of how to get somewhere, where to purchase tickets, etc... I tried to get the hotel staff to help me out but they just wanted to sell me expensive packages for day trips. I also found distances to be off. Overall just not helpful at all.

Moon Handbooks Acapulco (Moon Handbooks)

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Good guide to Guerrero
A "must-read" before setting out to parts unknown

Moon Handbooks Acapulco (Moon Handbooks)
Bruce Whipperman
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Moon Handbooks Pacific Mexico: Including Mazatlan, Puerto Vallarta, Guadalajara, Acapulco, and Oaxaca (Moon Handbooks)

ASIN: 1566916321

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From the colorful shrine cities of Chilpancingo, Iguala, and Taxco to the limestone formations of Juxtlahuaca, Moon Handbooks Acapulco is your introduction to this rare place of magnificent vistas, glittering hotels, and rich history. Covering the entire region, including Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo, the Costa Grande, Guerrero upcountry, and the Costa Chica, this book provides up-to-date details on the best of Acapulco. In addition to photos, illustrations, maps and comprehensive information on transportation, accommodations, restaurants, outdoor recreation, and sightseeing options, experienced authors provide insight into the language, history, geography, people, arts, politics, and social issues. With tips on the best places to shop for handicrafts, including Taxco's famous silver and Olinala's fine lacquerware, plus listings for celebrated beaches as well as small hideaways like Pie de la Cuesta, Troncones, Barra de Potosi, and Playa Escondida, this guidebook gives you the tools you need to create a uniquely personal experience.

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Good guide to Guerrero.......2006-05-07

Actually, it's a great guide to Guerrero. The title, however, reads "Acapulco," which is the guide I was looking for when I purchased this book. Only 20-25% is dedicated to Acapulco, the rest to the coastal and upcountry areas of Guerrero.

A "must-read" before setting out to parts unknown.......2005-01-05

Award-winning author Bruce Whipperman brings his first-hand experience in sunny Acapulco to the pages of Moon Handbooks Acapulco, discussing the secluded beaches, bustling crafts market, historic highland towns and more that pepper this vibrant land. From how to pack for paradise (water purifying tablets are a must) to basic information for those curious in making a permanent investment (avoid timeshares, and while Mexican law prohibits foreign ownership of many properties it is possible to have control of land through a trust) to directions for the best accomodations and food, sights and special celebrations, a brief Spanish phrase guide, internet resources for further research, and much more. A "must-read" before setting out to parts unknown.

Moon Pacific Mexico: Including Mazatlan, Puerto Vallarta, Guadalajara, Acapulco, and Oaxaca (Moon Handbooks)

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Moon Pacific Mexico: Including Mazatlan, Puerto Vallarta, Guadalajara, Acapulco, and Oaxaca (Moon Handbooks)
Bruce Whipperman
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Mexico enthusiast and veteran travel writer Bruce Whipperman knows the best way to experience Pacific Mexico, from exploring the Nayarit and Jalisco coasts to discovering both the city of Oaxaca and its surrounding valley. Whipperman includes unique trip ideas like One Day in Mazatlan, Puerto Vallarta, and Acapulco (walking tours ideal for cruise travelers) and 28-Day Best of Pacific Mexico. Packed with information on dining, transportation, and accommodations, Moon Pacific Mexico has lots of options for a range of travel budgets. Every Moon guidebook includes recommendations for must-see sights and many regional, area, and city-centered maps. Complete with details on the best beaches and the most interesting day trips, Moon Pacific Mexico gives travelers the tools they need to create a more personal and memorable experience. With expert writers, first-rate strategic advice, and an essential dose of humor, Moon guidebooks are the cure for the common trip.

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This digital document is an article from The Modern Language Review, published by Modern Humanities Research Association on July 1, 1999. The length of the article is 682 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Crisis in Representation: Thomas Paine, Mary Wollstonecraft, Helen Maria Williams, and the Rewriting of the French Revolution.(Review)
Author: Malcolm Kelsall
Publication: The Modern Language Review (Refereed)
Date: July 1, 1999
Publisher: Modern Humanities Research Association
Volume: 94 Issue: 3 Page: 794(2)

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Spectacle of the guillotine: Helen Maria Williams and the Reign of Terror.: An article from: Philological Quarterly

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Spectacle of the guillotine: Helen Maria Williams and the Reign of Terror.: An article from: Philological Quarterly
Deborah Kennedy
Manufacturer: University of Iowa
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Digital

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This digital document is an article from Philological Quarterly, published by University of Iowa on January 1, 1994. The length of the article is 7458 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

From the supplier: Helen Maria Williams attempted to teach her philosophy of sensibility and her view of the French Revolution through a series of books titled 'Letters Written in France.' The books detail her experiences such as with imprisonment and the experiences of other Royalists while canonizing the victims of the Revolution and creating mythically strong and courageous characters for those who were executed. Williams hoped to influence her readers to support a religious, apocalyptic interpretation of the Revolution while feminizing political understanding through sensibility.

Citation Details
Title: Spectacle of the guillotine: Helen Maria Williams and the Reign of Terror.
Author: Deborah Kennedy
Publication: Philological Quarterly (Refereed)
Date: January 1, 1994
Publisher: University of Iowa
Volume: v73 Issue: n1 Page: p95(19)

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Letters written in France, in the summer 1790, to a friend in England: Containing various anecdotes relative to the French Revolution and memoirs of Mons. and Madam Du F-

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Letters written in France, in the summer 1790, to a friend in England: Containing various anecdotes relative to the French Revolution and memoirs of Mons. and Madam Du F-
Helen Maria Williams
Manufacturer: Printed for G. Burnet ... [et al.]
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Unknown Binding

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Marvelous comprehensive survey.......2000-12-21

The 1960s were definitive in terms of innovation and revolution. No where is this more apparent than in that decade's material culture artifacts. Leslie Jackson's book investigates the important highlights. From the sensual, modern curves of Scandinavian furniture to the re-invention of housewares at London's Habitat, design was not only flourishing, it was incredibly pervasive. Good design was everywhere; design was bold, playful, intelligent and fun. Scholarly, yet casual writing accompanied by plenty of full-color illustrations and a clean, stylish book design make this a must for both your coffee table and 20th century design library. An afterword focusses of the music of the Beatles and how it both reflected and prompted design innovation. While that's a bit of a stretch in my opinion, its still one of the more thought-provoking sections of the book. Beatles aside, this book proves to be incredibly relevant to today's consumers, as we are in the midst of a second revolution at the turn of the 21st century. IMacs, VW Beetles, and designer chairs at Target all mirror what happened 30 years ago.

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